A magical place, with furnished cabaña for four nestled among the sugarcane plantations with trails to explore the diversity and abundance of flora and fauna: bird watching, hiking, wildlife photography; nearby river rafting; horseback riding, volcano trekking, tree-top canopy tours, Snake farm, orchids, and coffee factory… and at the end your day enjoy a hot shower, and relax on the deck with a home cooked meal, a nice glass of wine with beautiful sunset view of lake and valley below .

La Postita is a great place for rest and relaxation and take-off point for other adventures in the area. We've partnered with other tour operators in the area for river rafting, horseback riding and other activities. For example, horses can be brought up to the cabin for riding in and around La Postita area. The river rafting company will make pickup of guest from the cabin. This can be coordinated with Antonio, our onsight coordinator.
There is access to all areas of La Postita (see note below).
Antonio, our onsite coordinator is available to help you with your needs. He is also a chef and can cook meals for you at a reasonable price.

Our neighborhood is mostly surrounded by sugarcane and coffee plantations. What makes this nice, is the peace and quiet with only the sound of songbirds and rustling of sugarcane leaves in the wind. The nights are beautiful with glowing sunsets and the night lights of Turrialba town in the distance.
The windows are screened to keep insects out. The property has appx. 5 acres planted with sugarcane and banana trees throughout. There are cleared trails and roads for walking. Although the highways to La Postita are asphalt paved, the last mile is gravel surfaced roads with potholes, and during the rainy season 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

We stayed with our dog for 3 days and it was really great, this place is perfect if you want to escape from the rush of the city. It has a great view. The road to get there is not very friendly, you will need a 4x4 truck but other than that, it was a great expetience! Antonio the administrator is incredible, he is very kind and he was always aware in case we needed something. 100% recommended! Thanks again Carl for everything! We really enjoyed the place!

SergioAugust 2016

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Our house is family oriented, and welcoming located in a friendly non busy street in downtown La Suiza. It comfortably sleeps eight. Enjoy an open kitchen, a backyard full or orange trees and a big front porch. Enjoy hiking, biking, birdwatching, rafting, immersing in the culture, and much more.

You pretty much have access to everything in the house. You are welcome to use our bikes. If you use our bikes, please do not leave them unattended. You will not have access to the garage as we store a boat and our car there. If you have a car, you will have plenty of space to park it in the front.
Unfortunately I will not be able to meet you personally, but I will be in touch with you by phone. If you have questions text me or call me, I will be more than glad to help. Relatives take care of the house while we are gone. You will meet my mom and dad to get the keys to the house on your day of arrival.

I am sure that you will love La Suiza, it is a small town but it has pretty much everything you need within walking distance. There is a couple of pizza places, bakeries, meat stores and vegetable stands. There are also bar restaurants in the main street. Pocho's has great chicken and chicharrones. We have wonderful kind neighbors always willing to help. If you are seeking to interact with locals and experience the culture in its pure form, this is the place to be.
We are 20 minutes or less from Turrialba by car or 30 minutes by bus. There are several bus stops in La Suiza. There is one at the soccer field, another by the Banco Nacional right in front of the Centroamericana Church, and another in the middle of town ( buses only go through the main road)
If you have a car, go to Pacayitas, a town north to La Suiza to enjoy the view and buy some fresh cheese. Look for Don Rafael. He owns a little Cheese factory. There you can buy the famous Turrialba cheese, powder cheese, Mozzarela and natilla (similar to sour cream, but creamer)
We are also close to all kinds of adventures. Our region is famous for the Pacuare River, a world class whitewater rafting rapids.
If you are thinking of a rafting trip, Pacuare river is the best, and we are very close to it. You can probably arrange transportation from La Suiza.

Susana and her family were wonderful and made us feel as if the house was ours while we were there. The house was clean and had fresh fruit waiting for us when we arrived. Susana checked on is during the stay to make sure all was well. The house was comfortable and within close walking distance to grocery stores, shops and bus stop. The town was quiet and the neighbors were very welcoming and friendly.

LanceJanuary 2016

I have had the pleasure of booking this place twice...once for my parents and again for my in-laws. Susana was helpful right at the beginning before I even booked her place. I had questions and when I messaged her she responded immediately. Once I booked the place she helped me set up a few options to get the keys to the place. Her parents had the place so clean and spotless. They left fruit and coffee for my family. Any question I had for Susana she was always available to answer. The place has two floors and is spacious enough to accommodate 8 people like the listing describes. The kitchen has everything you need and the upstairs bathroom has been remodeled with spa like features. There is a grill downstairs which my family took joy in using because there is a great meat store just around the corner from the house. Shopping is easy because the house is a hop away from a bank and a grocery store. If you don't want to cook there is a fantastic soda around the corner that serves Tico food and pizza. I ate there may times with both of my families. My parents both agreed that they would love to stay at Susana's place again. Thank you for making this an easy and comfortable vacation for my family!

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Cottage Casa Colibrí - fully equipped
Ideal for one to two persons – Enjoy the peace and quiet and the wonderful view of the tropical landscape from your terrace.

Cottage Casa Colibrí
Ideal for one to two persons – Enjoy the peace and quiet and the wonderful view of the tropical landscape from your terrace.
36 m², open space cottage
queen size double bed
Fully equipped kitchen with crockery, cutlery, sauce pans and frying pan and a big fridge/freezer
Bathroom with shower (hot water), sink and toilet
Roofed terrace
Special Feature: Natural Estate, 100.000 m² approx., small river for bathing
The cottage is provided on the FINCA PURA VIDA which is situated in the middle of lush mountains and rainforest in the idyllic valley of the Armado River. The nearest village, La Suiza, is approximately 1.5 km away – far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet of unspoilt nature but close enough to meet your daily requirements even without having to use the car.
The ten hectare ground of Finca Pura Vida offers ample space to swim in the river, to take walks, to sunbathe or to simply relax. Here you can be the owner of your time and just be yourself. It´s a place with lot of good energie. The ideal location to pass wintertime.
At Finca Pura Vida there are no direct neighbours. If you feel like socialising, take a stroll to La Suiza and you will find that the Ticos, as the Costa Rican people call themselves, are very open-minded, friendly and laid-back people who will readily have a chat with you even if your Spanish is less than perfect.
Feel free to use al facilities in the house and go everywhere at the Finca. Make yourself at home.
Should you have further requirements, your hosts Flora and Joaquin will be very happy to help you.

Good starting point for ACTIVITIES:
Explore the beauty of Finca Pura Vida by foot and enjoy spectacular views all around. There are so many paths to take – you will discover something new every day.
Rafting:
Costa Rica is well-known for its excellent rafting facilities. The rivers Pacuare and Reventazon – both close to Finca Pura Vida – rank among the top ten rafting rivers in the world.
Volcano-tours:
You should visit the volcanos Turrialba and Irazu which you can see from the finca. The Turrialba is active since a few yours so you should get information at the park-administration if the access is permitted.
National Park Tapantí:
Tapantí is located a few kilometers south of the Orosi Valley. Walking In the park you have the oportunity to see abundant tropical rain forest and with a bit luck some wildlife.
Furthermore, you can have fun canyoning, you can go on guided walks or mountain bike trips or you can enjoy a day on the back of a horse. For a real adventure, try Canopy! It’s an exciting and novel way of seeing the rainforest. Hooked to a steel wire rope, you will fly from treetop to treetop and experience the rainforest from a bird’s eye view. If you have no head for heights, however, you better stay on the ground.
Guayabo National Monument
If you are interested in Costa Rican culture, go to see the Guayabo National Monument. At the foot of Turrialba volcano, approximately 20 km North East of Turrialba town, there is a archeological excavation site showing a pre-columbian settlement.
From Fica Pura Vida, take a day trip to the biggest National Forest in Costa Rica, to Parque Internacional de la Amistad. Here you will find Costa Rica’s highest mountain, Chirripo, and some aboriginal people reserves.
The property is very close to La Suiza, approximately 1.5 km. So it is close enough to meet your daily requirements even without having to use the car. Also there is good bus conection to San José and to the carrebean coast. If you want to see some highlights in the region like volcanos, Tapantí and Guayabo for example and don't have much time it is better to have a car. If you are going to rent one you should take a four-wheel-drive. The roads in Costa Rica are quite poor, so is the road from La Suiza to the Finca. It's a dirt road which is quite dificult to manage with a normal car.

This is an amazing property above La Suiza next to the Rio Armado. It's like your own private section of a national park--secluded with miles of hiking opportunities and the river almost at your door. It's easy to spend hours (or the day) watching the birds and insects or exploring the river. Many days had amazing thunderstorms and it was fun to try to predict how the rain would affect the river's flow. Joaquin and Flora (Karl's local hosts) truly made my stay comfortable and special. “Professor” Joaquin made a point of pointing out local wildlife and teaching me as much Spanish as he could. He visited most days to maintain the finca and see if I needed anything, and we often enjoyed coffee on the back porch. Flora came less frequently but it was always fun to see her and get a different approach to Spanish lessons! The property (with two houses listed) is about a 30 minute walk from La Suiza, most of which seems like it's straight uphill. It's definitely walkable although you may have second thoughts about lugging your groceries up from town. If you're driving you definitely need 4WD to make it down the driveway from the road. Note that walking the driveway between the house and the road takes about 7 minutes of the 30 minute total. A “normal” car can make it up the road as far as the driveway although it may be hard to find a taxi driver willing to try. One driver we asked went to get us a 4WD taxi instead. Drivers charge (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Colones for the ride up. Due to a change in my plans I stayed in the larger house on the property (see Finca Pura Vida – Unspoilt Nature) but I imagine the style and quality are similar. The house is Tico typico and comfortable with a covered back porch that is nearly as big as the house. Other than sleeping and cooking we didn't spend much time indoors. The kitchen has a refrigerator with freezer, propane stove and access to a clothes washer. Mostly due to geography, mobile internet service is SLOW and calls drop occasionally. I was never able to make VOIP calls that lasted more than a minute or two. At the top of the driveway the signal and speed improve dramatically. If you're looking for tranquility and isolation this is the place for you! It would also make a great base if you have a 4WD and want to explore the central valley, tour the volcanoes or go white water rafting. Karl was helpful and accommodating at all times and he is truly lucky to have Joaquin and Flora providing hospitality locally. This is definitely a place I'd like to visit again.

This place was a very nice home for us. It's a bit hard to get there - you really need a 4x4 car - but once you've conquered a small mountain the reward is this wonderful cabin in beautiful surroundings. We brought our 9 months old son there and he loved it. We would take walks in the big garden, play by the river, look at the abundance of birds, humming birds and flowers. The hosts Joaqín and Flora were so nice and helpful. Joaqín took us for a small hike and told us about the nature. We also harvested juca root which he helped us cook. Even though he only speaks Spanish he was easy to communicate with and great company. We regretted only having booked to days at this beautiful place.

Dennis & BodilDecember 2015

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La Postita has two fully equipped eco-cabins with spectacular views of the countryside and lake below, with nature trails, diverse flora and fauna and access to river rafting, horseback riding, bicycling, volcano trekking, and local attractions.

Welcome to a truly unique adventure in the rolling tropical hills above Turrialba, Costa Rica. La Postita has two fully equipped eco-cabins for long or short term stays and located only a three to four hour flight from most US hubs, or a 2 hour drive from the national capital of San Jose.
It offers spectacular views of the countryside and lake below where natural fruit or bananas can be freshly picked. Walk in the peace and quiet of nature trails on our 7-acre property or the country roads where you will find the friendliest of people.
Our property offers many natural wonders of Costa Rica-where you can explore the enormous diversity and abundance of flora and fauna including fun activities such as bird watching and wildlife photography. Turrialba is noted for river rafting in the Pacuare, Reventazon and Pejiballe rivers, and many eco-tourism activities. In 2013, La Postita entered into partnerships with local organizations that offer horseback riding for pickup at our doorstep, bicycle tours, volcano trekking, tree-top canopy tours, with specialty tours to a snake farm, orchid nursery, and coffee or sugarcane factories.
Features – Amenities
•Completely furnished (tables, chairs, couch, lounge chair, closets)
•Outside deck
•Solar powered for electricity (upgraded in 2016)
•Gas stove and hot water (gas)
•Master bedroom and guest room
•One bathroom (complete with hot shower)
•Cooking pots, pans, dishes, utensils
•Fireplace (in one cabin only)
•Trails throughout (exercise/bird watching)
•View of valley and lake below; mountains
•Single-car garage with workbench—ample graveled parking outside
•Stand-by generator (gas)
•Wind turbine (for supplemental power)
•Flowers galore; vegetable garden, banana trees.
•Potable water from mountain spring (tested safe)
La Postita has 7 acres with trails and nearby farm roads only used during the sugarcane or coffee harvest--they offer a wonderful way to hike and explore the flora and fauna.
Antonio, Phone: eighty-nine thirty-one ninty-nine thirty-seven is our onsite manager and was once a chef and offers his services to cook up a delicious local fare or can act as your guide and driver.

What is great about La Postita is it is nestled within coffee and sugarcane plantations with a great view of the valley below. It offers peace and quiet with only the sound of songbirds and sugarcane rustling in the breeze.
A guard is on premises from sunset to sunrise. During the day, the manager is available.
Vehicle (4X4) is required to get around on gravel surfaced roads. The highway and roads from the International airport to La Postita are asphalt paved with the exception of the last 2 km, which are gravel surfaced. Recommend 4X4 vehicle for this. La Postita offers car with driver and airport pickup at nominal cost. Our tourism partner for horseback riding will bring horses to cabin. The river rafting operator will make pickup at main road (1 km waling distance).
A-RENTAL POLICY/AGREEMENT
Please read the following regarding our rental and use policy:
Rates: For short and long-term rental rates (based on 2 persons):
Daily: $49 Weekly: $294 Monthly: $960
Each cabin has two bedrooms: a master bedroom with a queen-size bed and a second bedroom with bunk beds. Just bring your personal items and enjoy.
Cabin cleaning is included in rent and is provided once per week and thereafter for long-term occupancy. For additional cleaning requested, $20 per cleaning is charged.
Pets considered: Additional $50 fee.
Cancellations: The owner reserves the cabins for your enjoyment. Just as you would expect the owner to honor your reservation, s/he expects you to fulfill the terms and exact dates you have requested. Since reservations arrive well in advance, a cancellation will result in a cabin sitting empty. An occurrence the owner cannot absorb. Please be certain of the exact dates before making a reservation.
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do you get there? Signs are posted on main highway turnoff past Turrialba and CATIE indicating direction to cabin (1 mile distance). See Google maps under La Postita, Cartago, La Suiza and following link also provides a map and directions to La Postita: http://mapealo.navegalo.com/mapealo/mapealo/index.php?idioma=esp&provincia=0
Two cabins are well maintained, however, we cannot be held responsible for unexpected equipment failures. The cabins are solar and/or wind powered with gas for cooking and hot water. Staff personnel are available to complete any needed repairs in a timely manner.
COST (Two nights/One night)
- La Postita offers a second cabin (3 beds) for $35 per night (minimum stay: 2 nights). It is of the same quality of construction as cabin #1 but is smaller in size. Pictures available upon request.
- Charge for one night stay: Cabin #1 - $80, for cabin #2 - $66.
Water: Potable water comes from a mountain spring above La Postita and has been tested safe for drinking. A water tank (10,000 liters) provides backup water supply.
Laundry service: Available through local laundry service (Turrialba town). Laundry sinks and clothesline available at cabins for do-it-yourself laundry.
Security: A security guard is posted on the premises from sunset to sunrise. Daily staff member/s are on site during the day.
Meals: Basic condiments are provided for the first week (Salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc.). Each cabin has completely equipped kitchens with standard cookware and eating utensils, including coffee maker (local: conical bag pour & drain type). All bedding, towels and bathroom tissue are provided.
Meals can be prepared upon request at a flat rate of $10.00 per person. The menu will vary but will be local and international fare. Arrangements are made through Antonio, the cabins manager.
Transportation: Vehicle with driver is available for $50/day plus fuel during normal working hours. After normal working hours the driver’s salary/hour is added. Airport pickup is a flat rate of $100 one-way during normal working hours. After normal working hours an additional $50 will be added to cover overtime.
Short trips w/driver for shopping (less than 2 hours): $10.00
Check-in time: after 1PM Checkout: 12 PM noon
A reservation is a legal contract, to be honored in full by both you and the cabin owner. By your signature and/or electronic response indicates your understanding and agreement.
Signature Date:

The house is located on top on the hill. A bumpy road brings you there. The view is amazing! Almost all around! You can sit on the deck and view the hills and the villages in the distance. The area was great, we went to vulcano Turrialba. It was closed but hiking in the area was really great! A stay at la postita gives you a nice experience in a rural non-touristic Costa Rica. The manager on site guided us to the house his motorcycle. And he cooked for us one night, delicious! We met his lovely 2 youngest kids. He was a great help and very kind. The house wasn't spotless, but it was ok. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a rural, secluded stay in the beautiful country side.

I know the hotel industry. I could not find the isolation and green that I was seeking so I rejected La Fortuna and other touristy-destinations and chose this home. I have no regrets. The view is soul-cleansing. The guys Carl and Antonio are professional and very helpful. The afternoon showers helped conjure my creative writing appetite.

We felt like this was the best place we have ever stayed. Of course, that may be because the sun was gloriously out while we were there. We could see all the valleys with the mountains and jungles and coffee planting and the volcano. Actually, some might call it a bit rustic, but that is how we really live. The place was fully equipped with everything that's needed (even Hot water! and wine glasses). You do need a 4 wheel drive to get there, but we have one. Carl wasn't there, but Antonio was great. He gave us a bottle of wine and then showed us a short cut to the archaeological ruins the next day. He also offered to prepare a chef's meal for us. Peaceful, quiet, beautiful ... just what we needed.

JamesFebruary 2016

I came to La Postita looking for peace and quiet, and that is exactly what I found: a comfortable home in the top of a hill near the town of Turrialba, surrounded by nature. Once we arrived after a few minutes of driving uphill, we were met by breathtaking views of the mountains, the Turrialba volcano and sugar cane fields. The area is really quiet and private which I appreciated doing meditation and taking walks along the field paths. Many types of birds can be seen, it was really fun to try to identify species with the help of books available in the house. Both Carl, the host, as Antonio, the house keeper, were welcoming and available for questions and anything necessary (including guiding is to the property which was really helpful). The sounds of the night are definitely new for someone used to the city! Part of the fun. A great experience!

DianaJanuary 2015

Incredibly beautiful and awesome place to relax. Antonio (the housekeeper) was incredibly friendly and helpful. I would recommend going in a 4WD Car since the road is a bit rough and it can get worse if it rains. Great experience overall. Would totally go again.

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My place has great views and is very tranquil! Just 2 hrs away from busy San Jose!
You’ll love my place because of the comfy beds, the coziness, the high ceilings, and the views. Guests also have access to the soccer field and 'Rustic Fitness' area on the property.
My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).
Close to the Adventure tours such as Rafting, Canyoning, Ziplining, Bike tours, Bird Watching, etc.

The cottage is great for guests wanting to stay in a cozy place in nature! Traveler's feel very safe in this family friendly area.
Great for long or short term stays. Ideal location for CATIE students and staff, ICE, RECOPE
The views are incredible! The windows all have screens and the bathroom has a hot water shower.
Guests have access to the innovative 'Rustic Fitness' area, which has a climbing wall, box, ropes, tires, and large soccer field. Also access to 'station weight training' outdoors.
Guests can even have Personal Training with Certified Personal Trainer, Tony Sanchez.
Adventure tourists can enjoy easy access to Rafting, Canyoning, Mountain biking. There's also Nature tours, coffee tours, garden tours, Bird watching tours. We can refer you to the best places!
We are available to help guests! We live just up the hill on the same 3 acre property.

The cottage is located close to the Christian Immersion Spanish Academy in Tuis, for those wanting to learn Spanish.
The next closest town is La Suiza, (5 min drive) where there is a bank, pharmacy and a few grocery stores, butcher, pizza place, restaurants.
The larger city, Turrialba has a greater variety of options of restaurants, banks, grocery stores. It is around a 20 minute drive.
The public bus comes by on a regular hourly schedule from Turrialba. It is recommended to have a 4x4 vehicle to access the cottage. If it's not possible, parking is available at the bottom of the hill and we can help you the rest of the way up!
We can provide healthy breakfast at an extra fee of $7 per person.
Housekeeping service can be provided for a small fee.
Internet signal is available through ones personal cell phone (3G). Wifi is coming soon!

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Torre Alta Lodge are cabins located atop a mountain surrounded by jungles. We offer magnificent, unparalleled views of the Turrialba volcano, which is located directly across the valley from the cabins. We are focused on nature and sustainability.

Our cabins were created to offer our guests the ability to disconnect and completely relax. However, we completely understand that in our digital era it is sometimes necessary to stay in touch with the rest of the world and we therefore offer free high speed wifi in all of our cabins.
We have built the cabins with our harvested lumber and are keeping our impact on our environment to a minimum. We recycle, compost and use rain water for all our needs.
Each cabin comes equipped with bottled drinking water, a small fridge and coffee maker.
Each cabin also has a front porch with breathtaking views of the Turrialba valley and the majestic Turrialba and Irazu volcanos. As the volcano is currently active, you can witness smoke plumes floating from the top of the volcano.
We offer horseback rides with our guide. He has developed various routes in the area, all levels of experience. Our most popular ride is the one that takes you into birdwatching areas, sitting on the horse and not having to worry about walking gives you a great opportunity to see so much more.
Drink from our natural spring and see how we are a major part of the water shed that supplies the town below us. We offer meals made mostly with organic vegetables and fruits from a local small farmers coop.
We can help schedule white water rafting on the pristine Pacuare River.
We encourage you to come with enough time to enjoy all we offer.
We look forward to having you as a guest.
Our guests have access to the dining room and the farm on which the cabins are located. We also have a variety of roads and trails that our guests are welcome to explore. Since the farm is focused on sustainability and in promoting the natural ecosystem, you will be able to fully appreciate the variety of flora and fauna found on the premises.
We recommend bringing good shoes for hiking and river rafting.
We understand that you are visiting us to relax and enjoy the environment. Thus, we will try to keep out of your way as much as possible. However, we are available at any time our guests might have a question, need something, or simply want to learn more about Costa Rica and the local culture.
Your hosts are very knowledgable in any aspect of Costa Rica and gladly share with our guests as much as they need and want to know.

We are quite isolated and adequate planning regarding transportation is required. Our guests can choose to rent a car, but a 4x4 is very necessary as the roads are quite rough. In fact, for those guests that are planning on making it up to the cabins in their rented vehicle, we strongly suggest that only drivers experienced in rough terrain attempt this. We also will gladly pick you up from the local town, San Rafael, and shuttle you up and down the mountain whenever needed.
We highly recommend a GPS which can be rented at the car rental office.
Getting around Costa Rica by bus is safe and stress free. Let us know if you plan do take this option and we can make some suggestions.
Since we are rather remote, we offer breakfast included and the options for lunch and dinner at an additional cost. We also offer smaller meals of sandwich or salad, chips or fruit, and a beverage.

Annette gave us great driving instructions on how to find the place all the way from San Jose. We had a sat nav but would have been able to find the place even without one thanks to her. The cabin was great, clean and light with a fridge for us to keep our food etc in. Harry was there to meet us at the arranged spot and luckily we just made it before dark! The views from the cabin are amazing and their farm is beautiful to walk around. We did the horse riding with Walter up to the top of a mountain and back again. Although he doesn't speak english, he was a great guide pointing out flowers and anything unusual to us along the way. We signed up for Annette to make us one meal in the evening and ended up requesting another while we were there. This could have been massively inconvenient for her but she was lovely about it and dinner was great both nights! Harry kindly took us for a short walk before we left to show us a bit more of his property and tell us about the farm. We couldn't have asked for a better first two days spent in Costa Rica than to spend it here and were made to feel welcome the whole time by Annette and Harry! We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends and family! Thank you both!!

SoozeAugust 2016

This is definitely one of the most beautiful and scenic places we have been to. Harry was so incredibly hospitable and generous that our only regret was spending just 1 night at the cabins. The weather changes rapidly in the mountains so make sure you carry clothes accordingly. Renting a 4x4 is recommended as far road leading upto the mountain top where the cabins are situated is steep and rocky. But even if you can't rent one, Harry is kind enough to pick you up from the base village. Highly recommended, you will not regret coming here if you are looking for some peace and quiet away from hustle bustle of modern life.

DushyantJune 2016

Beautiful little cabins with a gorgeous view of the volcanoes and valleys of the area. Annette and Harry are amazing hosts. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and facilitate parts of our trip even when we weren't staying with them. They also helped set us up with a very enjoyable white water rafting experience. We loved our time there with the two of them. There are several trails around the property and out along the mountainside that we explored, but the best bit was probably just sitting on the porch and enjoying the sounds and sights of nature around us. This booking is great - definitely stay here if you can!

MattApril 2016

We stayed for 2 nights with Annette & Harry in one of their 2 beautiful cabins. It was just perfect. The cabin is very good equipped and designed with love. You feel so welcomed from the beginning on. By all of them, including 3 lovely, very good behaving dogs. The included Breakfast was unbelievable good and delicious as well as the dinners were that we could spontaniously have decided for at the same day. We also have experienced the jungle togheter with Walter. That was something! We just can highly recommend it. It was a tour we haven't experienced again for our whole time in CR. Unfortunately, we were so short in time at the end because otherwise we would have loved to finish our CR holidays in that small piece of paradies. The first point on our list for the next holidays in CR: staying with Annette & Harry. Thank you for all your amazing efforts & extremly kind hospitality. See you again on day

KatjaApril 2016

It was one of our best stays in Costa Rica! A beautiful place with very comfortable cabins and a fantastic view on the active volcano Turrialba. It was a perfect stay for us to cool down a little bit after being on the Caribbean site of CR and before going on to the pacific coast. Annette and Harry are lovely and helpful. Harry's hints how to drive a 4x4 helped us a lot for the rest of our tour :). Annette's meals were delicious! We decided to stay one more night. BTW We recommend the rafting tour which Annette organized for us. You will love it!

A slice of heaven! Annette and her husband have created the most beautiful perfect mountain getaway. Our cabin was ideal; front porch for taking in the stunning views and reading, cozy cabin with modern, rustic flare, comfy bed, fridge and more. Annette made a divine dinner for us and breakfast too and then arranged a morning horseback ride that was a highlight of our trip! Wish we could have stayed longer!

LisaFebruary 2016

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Cottage Casa Tucán - fully equipped
Natural Estate, 100.000 m² with a small tropical river for bathing and relaxing
Offers ample space for families with children and a first hand experience of the abundant tropical nature of Costa Rica.

FINCA PURA VIDA
Finca Pura Vida is situated in the middle of lush mountains and rainforest in the idyllic valley of the Armado River. The nearest village, La Suiza, is approximately 1.5 km away – far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet of unspoilt nature but close enough to meet your daily requirements even without having to use the car. The ten hectare ground of Finca Pura Vida offers ample space to swim in the river, to take walks, to sunbathe or to simply relax.
Your holiday home is built in a typically Costa-Rican style. There are two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a spacious roofed patio. Both bedrooms are furnished with a queen-size bed and on open wardrobe. The bathroom offers a shower, a sink and a toilet. The kitchen is well equipped with china, glasses and cutlery, sauce pans and frying pans as well as a big fridge/freezer. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are there for you to use. Should you have further requirements, your hosts Flora and Joaquin will be very happy to help you.
Due to the pleasant temperatures, you will most likely spend most of your time outside. Hence, you will enjoy the 50m² roofed patio where you can eat, drink, relax or party. There are cooking facilities with a barbecue and a gas-cooker with two rings, a big table with benches and chairs as well as a hammock.
At Finca Pura Vida there are no direct neighbours. If you feel like socialising, take a stroll to La Suiza and you will find that the Ticos, as the Costa Rican people call themselves, are very open-minded, friendly and laid-back people who will readily have a chat with you even if your Spanish is less than perfect.
Feel free to use al facilities in the house and go everywhere at the Finca. Make yourself at home.
Should you have further requirements, your hosts Flora and Joaquin will be very happy to help you.

Good starting point for ACTIVITIES:
Explore the beauty of Finca Pura Vida by foot and enjoy spectacular views all around. There are so many paths to take – you will discover something new every day.
Rafting:
Costa Rica is well-known for its excellent rafting facilities. The rivers Pacuare and Reventazon – both close to Finca Pura Vida – rank among the top ten rafting rivers in the world.
Volcano-tours:
You should visit the volcanos Turrialba and Irazu which you can see from the finca. The Turrialba is active since a few yours so you should get information at the park-administration if the access is permitted.
National Park Tapantí:
Tapantí is located a few kilometers south of the Orosi Valley. Walking In the park you have the oportunity to see abundant tropical rain forest and with a bit luck some wildlife.
Furthermore, you can have fun canyoning, you can go on guided walks or mountain bike trips or you can enjoy a day on the back of a horse. For a real adventure, try Canopy! It’s an exciting and novel way of seeing the rainforest. Hooked to a steel wire rope, you will fly from treetop to treetop and experience the rainforest from a bird’s eye view. If you have no head for heights, however, you better stay on the ground.
Guayabo National Monument
If you are interested in Costa Rican culture, go to see the Guayabo National Monument. At the foot of Turrialba volcano, approximately 20 km North East of Turrialba town, there is a archeological excavation site showing a pre-columbian settlement.
From Fica Pura Vida, take a day trip to the biggest National Forest in Costa Rica, to Parque Internacional de la Amistad. Here you will find Costa Rica’s highest mountain, Chirripo, and some aboriginal people reserves.
The property is very close to La Suiza, approximately 1.5 km. So it is close enough to meet your daily requirements even without having to use the car. Also there is good bus conection to San José and to the carrebean coast. If you want to see some highlights in the region like volcanos, Tapantí and Guayabo for example and don't have much time it is better to have a car. If you are going to rent one you should take a four-wheel-drive. The roads in Costa Rica are quite poor and so is the road from La Suiza to the Finca. It's a dirt road which is quite dificult to manage with a normal car.

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Beth

If you're looking for a green getaway, you've found it. I stumbled across Karl's listing when my husband and I were looking to escape the large and noisy city that we live in ... we could not have found a better place. On top of a mountain and next to a creek, surrounded by coffee, banana trees, and the jungle, Karl's finca is not only the perfect place to enjoy some piece and quiet - lying in a hammock watching humming birds come by - but also, to explore the Central Valley of Costa Rica. Nearby are a few attractions, like the ruins of Guayabo, two volcanoes, and the national park boasting to be the wettest place in all of Costa Rica (and that's saying a lot). A paradise for bird watchers and adrenaline junkies (nearby whitewater rafting), you can avoid the masses drawn to the beaches of Costa Rica and instead enjoy a quieter, more distinctly local slice of the country. Make sure you go to Bar Poncho in town, a fun place where you'll be greeted by the very friendly, very fast talking owner (you better brush up on your Spanish). At Karl's finca, all your needs will be taken care of by Joaquin, who came almost every day to ensure we were happy all around. We stayed for 10 days - I had my first ever Christmas barbecue - and returned energized and refreshed to the city. One piece of advice, a 4x4 comes in handy, particularly in rainy season.

FriederikeJanuary 2016

Finca Pura Vida is everything we were looking for! The house is clean, large and well cared for. We enjoyed the terrace and the BBQ everyday! Karl is an amazing host and made sure our stay would be perfect : he kindly answered all of our questions, was able to accommodate us when our travel plans changed and was very generous to us. Joaquin and Flora made us feel welcomed as soon as we set foot in La Suiza and were so kind to us. We will forever remember our stay in Finca Pura Vida!

HeleneSeptember 2015

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A true relaxing vacation! We will do all the cooking and cleaning for you!
Imagine waking up to the sound of parrots and toucans. Enjoy breakfast on the patio with the rainforest all around you. Spend your day relaxing by our private pool or hiking through the trails and exploring the streams on this 7 acre mountainside retreat. Go on an exciting white water rafting trip. Watch for tropical birds, butterflies and other wildlife from the balcony, deck. Then chef Beto will make dinner for you.

Imagine waking up to the sound of parrots and toucans. Enjoy breakfast on the patio with the rainforest all around you. Spend your day hiking or mountain biking through the trails, and exploring the streams on this 7 acre mountainside retreat either by yourself or with a local bilingual guide. Swim in the private pool. Watch for tropical birds, butterflies and other wildlife from the balcony, decks or large windows. There are also spectacular views of a lake in the valley below.
White Water Rafting Special:
If you stay at our home for at least two nights you can have a trip on the beautiful Pacuare river (class 2,3,4 rapids) with an experienced English speaking guide. You will be picked up and dropped off at our home. The tour includes lunch and a hike to a waterfall for just $80 a person. Usually the trip costs $100 - $115 The river is rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful rivers in the world by National Geographic.
Be alone with nature! This beautiful home is located in a remote corner of a small farming town in the lush green Turrialba mountains. It is a gorgeous location that is both safe and private. The rainforest surrounds this mountaintop house on three sides. The climate here is perfect, 72-78 degrees year round.
This large, modern, three story home is clean and nicely furnished. You will be very comfortable in the family room, kitchen, dining room, and 2 large bedrooms. There is a balcony that wraps around 3 sides of the house to enjoy the spectacular views. There is a game room with a pool table, a ping pong table, a foozball table.
entire house, large property and hiking trails, private pool
Our Spanish speaking housekeeper Beto will greet you and serve you dinner and breakfast. He can help you book any tours of the area, for example white water rafting.

The house is located in a small farming town. It is safe to walk around. There is a small store up the hill. The neighbors do have dogs. The Costa Rican people are so friendly and helpful.
A 4X4 or suv are recommended because of the gravel road that is steep in places. There is a local bus that goes back and forth to the town of Sitio de Mata and the city of Turrialba 4 times a day.
Beto will make dinner for you and breakfast in the morning. You can arrange the meal times with him. We are flexible to your needs.

The house is quite big and perched on a hill with a gorgeous view. The local tour guide, the neighbor, was incredibly helpful, as was the housekeeper. We enjoyed the stay.

JeffDecember 2013

The Nature Hideaway is in an absolutely spectacular spot, and you could very happily spend your days just looking out the windows / sitting in the hammock and looking out into the valley. While the neighbourhood isn't much good for walking around, you are well situated for short drives to many things. Note that at the moment (July 2016) the Turrialba Volcano National Park is closed as the volcano has been erupting. The host family is very pleasant, but there is not a lot of privacy in the house; living areas are all shared.

After leaving the hot Caribbean side, it was nice to drive into the cool mountains. Upon arriving in Sito Mata, it was "not so busy". The home was clean. It has a huge terrace with a amazing view, great for relaxing, a drink and/or nap! I did all three. We had a clean and private bedroom/bath. The absolute best part of this listing is the host family, Henry and his family! Extremely accommodating and friendly. My daughter and I were feeling alittle "volcanic"... Henry used his expertise and helped relieve our discomfort with a massage. It worked!? I asked for a full body the next day after rafting with their neighbor (EcoAventuas). English>Spanish was not a problem as I used (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Translate to communicate any lack of understanding. I plan on returning to Costa Rica with my wife and making this my base of operation. Hopefully, Henry and his family will have many new stories to tell us when we return. Overall: Fantastic and calming*****

JohnMay 2016

The house is located on a hill with an excellent panoramic view of the valley. Host Beto is a friendly host who also happens to be a good cook. Do try out his dinner! The house has different bedrooms. They do differ in quality though. The top floor room is the one with huge bathroom, bath tub and large balcony around the room. To our surprise we were offered a different inferior one which was not shown on the airbnb photos and description. Fortunately Libby and Beto were helpful and we could change to the other room for the second night.

ArjanJuly 2016

Great location & views, friendly and prompt responses from host. Interesting and large house with lots of games, movies and books! Host had a local guide connection that was also very nice and helpful with bookings!

kimJuly 2014

Was a great stay with Henry and Krissia, they've been really nice and served us the best they could. The area around is beautiful and the Pacuare river rafting was our highlight, absolutely wonderful. Thanks guys, all thumps up. Peter and Rocio

Peter,Rocio and NatalieApril 2016

The place is wonderful and the house very confortable. The only concern is the access to the house that could be difficult if you come with an ordinary car. We recommend it.

marieJuly 2013

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Stay in a small B&B on a nice farm with loads of farm animals, a Natural Horsemanship school and great views on the vulcany. Large botanic gardens, oraganic greenhouse and a chilled terrasse with hammocks and a bbq place. Small pool onside.

Isa has a beautiful family, a great home and the perfect location, Atirro is just a spot in a remote road in Turrialba that you would otherwise breeze through, thankfully we didn't do that and we got to know this great place, we had a short visit but we will likely come back again.

Literally one of the best Airbnb finds I've ever had. Milton and his wife are remarkable hosts and atmosphere is absolutely amazing! They served a wonderful local style breakfast that was scrumptious. If you're in the area and don't stay here, you're missing out! His description way under sells the place.

Milton and his family were great hosts! And the place was beautiful! Thanks so much for everything.

AdrianaMarch 2016

Isa's place was our 6th stop on our Costa Rican Road Trip. We found the place pretty easily... we arrived & the gate was closed. We just opened it ourselves & pulled in the driveway. After yelling if anyone was home for a bit, Isa appeared. She was very friendly & showed us our very pretty, farmstyle room. The place was very clean & we really loved the look of it. Our room was right in the "bedroom hallway." There was 1 other family staying there, & the volunteers that work on the horse farm. We told Isa we wanted to tour the Golden Bean Coffee Plant (just down the road) & she booked that for us. She also offered us a chicken dinner for $13 a person. We accepted, because we just felt like relaxing for the night at our place. The dinner was a big bowl of Rice & Beans with bits of chicken in it. Also, there was a salad & dessert. Isa's place has horses, a small monkey (in a cage), a couple outside cats, a few outside dogs, a nice pool, & a wonderful view. Breakfast was provided & it was a big spread of many foods & was delicious. There is a path to hike, which was nice. We did find 3 roaches in our room, although the place seemed very clean. We understand that this is common in CR, but I want to leave an honest review. We appreciated Isa's hospitality.

AshleyFebruary 2016

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This is a fully equipped house on a working farm in the mountains above Turrialba. Close to the Pacuare River, volcano views and view of the Caribbean Coast. Treks through our area, through the jungle, coffee and sugar cane farms. Horserides availab

Very spacious house with excellent views of 2 volcanos and the valley of Turrialba.
Getting to the farm you need a 4X4 vehicle. No public transport is available, this farm is very much off the beaten path.
You will have access to the whole house, your car will be safe in the carport.
You will have this house to yourself, NO meals are provided but a full kitchen is at your disposal.
This is a working farm, producing cheese, eggs and lumber.

The area is all private farms, guests are welcome to explore the area on their own or ask for a guide.
No public transportation is available, guests must rent a 4X4 to get to the farm.
Workers start the day early, making the sounds of their arrival known.
there is a dairy you can visit with your host. Walks are very entertaining and educational.

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Torre Alta Lodge are cabins located atop a mountain surrounded by jungles. We offer magnificent, unparalleled views of the Turrialba a volcano, which is located directly across the valley from the cabins. We are focused on nature and sustainability.

Our cabins were created to offer our guests the ability to disconnect and completely relax. However, we completely understand that in our digital era it is sometimes necessary to stay in touch with the rest of the world and we therefore offer free high speed wifi in all of our cabins.
We have built the cabins with our harvested lumber and are keeping our impact on our environment to a minimum. We recycle, compost and use rain water for all our needs.
Each cabin comes equipped with bottled drinking water, a small fridge and coffee maker.
Each cabin also has a front porch with breathtaking views of the Turrialba valley and the majestic Turrialba and Irazu volcanos. As the volcano is currently active, you can witness smoke plumes floating from the top of the volcano.
We offer horseback rides with our guide. He has developed various routes in the area, all levels of experience. Our most popular ride is the one that takes you into birdwatching areas, sitting on the horse and not having to worry about walking gives you a great opportunity to see so much more.
Drink from our natural spring and see how we are a major part of the water shed that supplies the town below us. We offer meals made mostly with organic vegetables and fruits from a local small farmers coop.
We can help schedule white water rafting on the pristine Pacuare River.
We encourage you to come with enough time to enjoy all we offer.
We look forward to having you as a guest.
Our guests have access to the dining room and the farm on which the cabins are located. We also have a variety of roads and trails that our guests are welcome to explore. Since the farm is focused on sustainability and in promoting the natural ecosystem, you will be able to fully appreciate the variety of flora and fauna found on the premises.
We recommend bringing good shoes for hiking and river rafting.
We understand that you are visiting us to relax and enjoy the environment. Thus, we will try to keep out of your way as much as possible. However, we are available at any time our guests might have a question, need something, or simply want to learn more about Costa Rica and the local culture.
Your hosts are very knowledgable in any aspect of Costa Rica and gladly share with our guests as much as they need and want to know.

We are quite isolated and adequate planning regarding transportation is required. Our guests can choose to rent a car, but a 4x4 is very necessary as the roads are quite rough. In fact, for those guests that are planning on making it up to the cabins in their rented vehicle, we strongly suggest that only drivers experienced in rough terrain attempt this. We also will gladly pick you up from the local town, San Rafael, and shuttle you up and down the mountain whenever needed.
We highly recommend a GPS which can be rented at the car rental office.
Getting around Costa Rica by bus is safe and stress free. Let us know if you plan do take this option and we can make some suggestions.
Since we are rather remote, we offer breakfast included and the options for lunch and dinner at an additional cost. We also offer smaller meals of sandwich or salad, chips or fruit, and a beverage.

Harry was a very friendly and attentive host and wie felt welcome from the beginning :) the cabins are even more beautiful than in the fotos and the view is amazing!! The whole stay in Annettes and Harrys Cabin was just perfect and very relaxing... We also were horse riding with Walter and had a wonderful time :) wer also highly recommend breakfast and dinner, Harry Kiowa how to cook!!! :))

BernadetteJune 2016

We had a fabulous time at Annette and Harry's! Only complaint is that we didn't have longer :) Thanks for the hospitality, y'all!

LaurenOctober 2016

Annette is an amazing host. She made me and my girlfriend feel like we are close friends of Annette from the first moment. The cabin was cozy, clean, and welcoming; the food was delicious, and the attention superb. We totally recommend this place for a romantic gateway or for a few days of peace and relaxation

From the moment you set foot on the property of Harry & Annette's, you feel welcome. Extremely hospitable, loving people who decided to let guests into the private cabins on their real estate. And we are all very fortunate that they did. Very well set up and clean cabins with proper amenities (internet works like a gem), overlooking a valley with a volcano on the end of that. A picture perfect piece of paradise and therefore one of those typical Airbnb places that you would never have found yourself. Either the challenging road up the mountain towards the top by 4x4 (Harry will guide you carefully or take you himself if you don't have a 4x4 with you), their preferred supplier for a rafting tour, their own horse riding tour or the lovely abundant meals Annette cooks up if you'd like to have so; its all well thought of, a profound experience and good value for money. We had a very pleasant stay with Annette & Harry and they gave us a solemn highlight in our holiday. Costa Rica feels a bit more our own through this lovely couple. Go there and be amazed.

MickeyMay 2015

We were looking for a nice place to stay for one night in turrialba. The Cabin on the mountain was the best Choice! Annette and Harry were super friendly and they helped is with everything. We woke up with an amazing view on turrialba and the volcanos. The Dinner and the breakfast was delicious!!

VictoriaApril 2016

Annette was an amazing host. She communicated well and would bend over backwards to ensure that we had an unforgettable experience. Her breakfast was excellent and the dinners were well worth it. The Cabin and area is breathtaking. The pictures truly do not do it justice. If you are looking for isolation and privacy as well as comfort and an amazing view, look no further.

jacobApril 2015

If you are headed to Turrialba YOU MUST STAY HERE! Annette and Harry are fabulous hosts. Yummy breakfasts and the option for Annette to cook you a great dinner. The cabin itself is a great place to unwind and relax ontop of a mountain away from the bustle of Turrialba with an awesome view of the volcano. If you get the chance, go white water rafting on the Pacure river, once in a life time! We very much enjoyed our stay here in Annette and Harry's slice of heaven. *you need 4-wheel drive. Even an SUV style car will not make it without 4x4 and even then... Just get Harry to drive you up!

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We offer you this humble cabin in a very quite place name El Silencio,, which means Silence,quiet and peaceful in the hills of the small town name El Silencio en Turrialba,Costa Rica,,not furnished, camping, water and power okay,,
Thanks you and enjoy nature in Turrialba,Costa Rica.

This Cabin is located in a small village name El Silencio,, witch stands for silence(quiet-peaceful). El Silencio is around 28 to 30 minutes from downtown Turrialba, there are 4 ways to come to this Cabin,, there is a bus service twice a day.. The neighborhood is very friendly., you can park your rental., You can enjoy hiking,river rafting,bird watching,river swimming,and much much more that Turrialba offers to you,,, see coffee and sugar cane plantation and all a rain-forest can give you...Great for camping, bring your own sleeping bag, good potable water, electricity,, Assitance for guidance will be provided for small fee, You can also plant a tree, or flowers,.. write your name, enjoy the rain forest, is safe., only friendly people live in this El Silencio Village.
Guest will have access to a quite environment,rivers,falls,hiking,mountains, and a good rain-forest scenery. Can also camp in site, wood fire,,,
As soon as you book , there will be a person showing you the place, this person can provide, food and car services if request by guest,for extra fee..

Neighbors are friendly people.
Yes, buses run 3 times a day to Turrialba downtown.
There are several roads to get to this house, you will enjoy beautiful scenery , hiking a thumbs up., you can barbecue outside, this property is about 2000 square meters.. very quiet place to relax.., you can even plant tree if you want,, your own tree..indeed cool...